Oceanographic Museum

The Oceanographic Museum is a stunning structure, especially when viewed from a low angle. It's perched right on the brink of the Monaco cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. The construction of this historical landmark, which took 11 years, is an example of Baroque Revival architecture. It was developed and constructed 100 years ago as a science-only palace.

Exhibitions and collections of many species of sea fauna can be found at the museum (starfish, seahorses, turtles, jellyfish, crabs, lobsters, rays, sharks, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, eels, cuttlefish, etc.). Model ships, marine animal skeletons, tools, weaponry, and other sea-related artifacts are among the museum's holdings, as well as a collection of material culture and ceremonial objects fashioned from, or incorporating materials such as pearls, mollusks, and nacre.

On the first floor of the Oceanographic Museum, the work of Prince Albert I is showcased in Sailor’s Career. It features the laboratory from the first of Prince Albert's research ships, L'Hirondelle. An aquarium in the museum's basement houses a diverse collection of plants and wildlife. There are approximately 200 groups of invertebrates and over 4,000 types of fish to view. A display of Mediterranean and tropical marine habitats is also available in the aquarium. Several artists, including Damien Hirst and Philippe Pasqua, have works on show in the museum.

Location: Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco